"Two Fingers" is a song by British singer songwriter Jake Bugg. It was released as the fifth single from his self-titled debut album (2012). It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2012. The song peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record In The World' on 3 September 2012.[1]

"Two Fingers"
Single by Jake Bugg
from the album Jake Bugg
Released7 September 2012
Recorded2011
GenreFolk rock
Length3:16
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)Iain Archer, Jake Bugg
Producer(s)Mike Crossey
Jake Bugg singles chronology
"Taste It"
(2012)
"Two Fingers"
(2012)
"Seen It All"
(2013)

Music video

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A music video to accompany the release of "Two Fingers" was first released onto YouTube on 23 September 2012 at a total length of three minutes and forty-four seconds.[2] The video was directed by Jamie Thraves.[3]

Track listings

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Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Two Fingers"3:16

Charts and certifications

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Chart (2012) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] 8
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[5] 34
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[6] 49
Scotland (OCC)[7] 23
UK Singles (OCC)[8] 28

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[9] Gold 30,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[10] Gold 400,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 7 September 2012[11] Digital download Mercury Records
United States 4 February 2013[12] Airplay Mercury Records/Island Records

References

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  1. ^ "Zane Lowe's Hottest Records blog: Hottest Record - Jake Bugg - Two Fingers". BBC. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
  2. ^ Jake Bugg - Two Fingers on YouTube
  3. ^ Jake Bugg tackles domestic violence in 'Two Fingers'
  4. ^ "Jake Bugg – Two Fingers" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  5. ^ "Jake Bugg – Two Fingers" (in French). Ultratip.
  6. ^ "Jake Bugg Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  8. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  9. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Jake Bugg – Two Fingers" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  10. ^ "British single certifications – Jake Bugg – Two Fingers". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Two Fingers: Jake Bugg: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
  12. ^ "Future Releases: impacting songs". allaccess.